For more than 30 years, I have been circumnavigating the globe visiting 140 countries , experiencing different cultures, and making new friends. I wish this outstanding travel book was in my possession from the beginning! Most of its pages would have probably fallen out by now due to over use.

The New 1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz is a remarkable work empowering the reader to dream way outside the box. The author shares once in a lifetime trips that are unique and definitely off the beaten path. Many of them are captured through stunning photography plus excellent in-depth comments, insight and suggestions for the open minded traveler. It includes recommended outfitters or travel operators who offer tours, treks, cruises, safaris and other customized travel to various destinations. Any actual participation by the reader would likely be a distinctive event remembered the rest of their life! Isn’t that what we are all hoping for when we travel for leisure?

This book will be one of your most prized travel resources. It is without question one of mine!